5 Tips for a Smooth Move

The thought of packing then transporting then unpacking can cause some unnecessary stress on you and your family. The process of moving can be a very tedious and exhausting experience, though it does not have to be. Here are 5 tips that will help guide you during your moving experience.

Don't throw darts at the yellow pages

Instead of calling the first ad you see in the yellow pages look up at least 3 local companies. Visit the American Moving and Storage Association website at www.moving.org to find movers. Also if you want to make sure these companies will serve you well visit the Better Business Bureau's website at www.bbb.org and look up complaint reports.

Movers may tip scales in their favor

When you do hire movers, insist on going with the driver to the weight station twice: once before the truck is loaded with your belongings and then a second time once everything is packed up. This is so the movers cannot fudge with the weight and charge you more.

Save some money and pack your Mom's china yourself

By packing up your own stuff and unpacking this can save you loads of cash. Movers can charge up to $900 to pack and unpack your things. Also another way to save is to purchase your own tape and boxes. If you already have your own supplies than you are already ahead of the game. If you need to purchase supplies you can visit onlinemovingboxes.com or boxesdelivered.com whose prices are up to 20% lower than the moving company's prices.

Interstate moving? Hire a driver

If you are moving farther distances then just in your county such as to another state there are companies that will drive for you. Companies such as ABF U-Pack Moving, Broadway Express and Door to Door drop off trailers or crates at your house, where you pack it yourself then they come pick it up and take it to your new residence. Their rates are usually much cheaper than most movers and this saves you the hassle and worry of driving yourself.  

Unload costs on the Internal Revenue Service

If you are entering into a new job that is 50 miles away from your previous job you may be eligible for an income tax break on your moving expenses.